Downtown Travel Guide
Schenectady

Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Things to do

Albany: Hudson River Sunset Cruise with Live Music

Albany Sunset Live Music Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown

Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown
"Room was large and clean. The bed was comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown
"The rooms were pretty clean , well kept and tidy. Staff was friendly and attend to our needs. However we got 2 rooms ,one of the room was freezing cold we tried turning the heat on but thermostat was not working, so we had to sleeping In the freezing cold. The staff did offer to have us move to another ..."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
"Okay overall… I really don’t like having windows that face the inside courtyard, feels very claustrophobic."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Marriott Albany

Saratoga Casino Hotel
"It would be wonderful if the shuttle into town ran in the daytime as well"
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Downtown

Rotterdam
Visitors to Rotterdam like its waterfalls and riverfront, and Rollarama Skating Center is a sight worth a stop.

Niskayuna
If you're spending some time in Niskayuna, Mohawk River State Park and Town Of Niskayuna are top sights worth seeing.
Scotia
Restaurants and riverfront are just a few things travellers like about Scotia. A stop by Collins Park Beach is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
East Glenville
Though East Glenville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rivers Casino & Resort and Proctors Theater.

Nothside
While Nothside isn't home to many top sights, Rivers Casino & Resort and Proctors Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
